May 22, 2026
Photo by Chris Docter Help support our senior citizens and pick an ornament off of the Gingerbread tree.
Photo by Chris Docter Eighty back packs of food were gathered during the Bennett County Schools Food Drive held November 17-20. The food was distributed to those in need after school Monday, November 24.
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Photo by Tim Huether Bennett County High School students from left: Liv McMillan, Madi Waln, Raven Heathershaw and Clara Weber did a nice job on their presentation to the Bennett County School District Board Monday night. They are involved in the Teacher Assistant Program and informed the board of how it works and what they have experienced through it.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Body By Tim Huether The Bennett County School District Board of Education meeting Monday night began with a nice presentation by four Bennett County High School students; Clara Weber, Madi Waln, Raven Heathershaw and Liv McMillan.
Photo by Chris Docter. Construction on Highway 73 from south of White River to Kadoka is coming to a halt for the winter. The project will pick back up in the spring of next year and is projected to be complete by June 2026.
Photo by Taylor Risse The snowflakes were hung on the light poles with care, in hopes that Christmas would soon be there! Christmas is fast approaching and the Lacreek Electric crew helped Martin get ready for the Christmas season as they hung the snowflakes on Wednesday.
Photo by Chris Docter The new Bennett County Director of Equalization/Assessor-Appraiser, Diana Merchen-Lipford says she has long awaited an opportunity to escape the rat race in the Sturgis area and move to her family’s ranch.
Photo submitted The Bennett County middle school girls basketball team won the Western Great Plains Conference tournament in White River over the weekend.
Photo by Taylor Risse The Bennett County Lady Warriors brought home the fourth place title from the 2025 State B Volleyball Tournament held in Rapid City, November 20-22. The Lady Warriors played their hearts out and made their fans proud. We are proud of you! See more from the tournament in the souvenir tab.
Judith Simmons
Myron “Butch” Beach Jr.
Mike Hicks